English · Slang Attested

prickishness

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Meaning · English

Synonym of prickery (“prickish behaviour”).

Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “prickishness” mean?

Synonym of prickery (“prickish behaviour”).

Is “prickishness” formal or informal?

prickishness is generally slang.

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